A  RUSSIAN  COLLECTION  OF 
AUTHENTIC  CZARIST  TREASURES 
FROM  THE  WINTER  PALACE, 
TSARSKOYE  SELO,  AND  OTHER 
ROYAL  PALACES 


AT  THE  J.  L.  HUDSON  CO.,  COMMENCING  APRIL  nth 

A  PARTIAL  LIST  COMPRISING  OLD  WORLD  ANTIQUE  BROCADES  AND 
FABRICS,  VESTMENTS,  COPES,  CHASUBLES,  IMPERIAL  SILVERWARE,  POR¬ 
CELAIN  AND  GLASSWARE,  FURNITURE,  CROWN  JEWELED  OBJECTS  OF 
ART  IN  DIAMONDS,  EMERALDS,  RUBIES  AND  SAPPHIRES,  RUSSIAN  ICONS 


This  exhibit  is  the  first  important  collection  of  the  Czar’s  treasures  to  come 
out  of  Russia  since  the  Revolution.  A  brief  description  of  some  of  the  articles  is 
herewith  presented.  This  exhibit  is  made  possible  through  the  daring  and  enter¬ 
prise  of  Dr.  Armand  Hammer  and  his  brother  Mr.  Victor  J.  Hammer,  New 
York  City,  who  went  to  Russia  on  business  shortly  after  the  revolution  and 
spent  several  years  there  collecting  these  treasures. 

Aside  from  the  jeweled  objects  of  art  which  will  be  on  display  and  which  in 
themselves  constitute  an  endless  source  of  wonderment,  the  striking  part  of  this 
exhibit  is  a  large  collection  of  remarkable  brocades  and  fabrics,  vestments  from 
Russian  Imperial  Palaces  in  the  form  of  copes  and  chasubles.  These  have  been 
formerly  imported  into  this  country  from  Italy  and  Spain  and  are  used  quite 
extensively  to  enrich  the  homes  of  the  wealthy.  This  Russian  collection  which 
was  assembled  at  the  Winter  Palace  in  Petrograd  surpasses  in  beauty  and  color 
anything  that  this  country  has  ever  seen.  It  represents  a  glorious  example  of 
weaving  which  has  taken  everything  that  the  combined  skill  and  artistry  of 
Italy  and  Spain  had  to  offer  plus  the  Far  Eastern  originality  of  design  and  color. 
These  fabrics  and  brocades  are  brilliant  with  gold  and  silver  threads  which  do 
not  tarnish  and  gay  with  colors  which  do  not  fade.  Many  of  the  old  copes  and 
chasubles  are  made  of  cut  velvets  while  others  consist  of  handloomed  floral 
designs  on  gleaming  gold  or  shimmering  silver  backgrounds. 

PARTIAL  CATALOG  OF  EXHIBITS 

No.  4396 — Solid  gold  and  rose  colored  enamel  Easter  Egg,  belonging  to  Marie 
Feodorovna,  wife  of  Czar  Alexander  III.  This  Easter  Egg  was  in  her  collec¬ 
tion  at  the  Winter  Palace  under  the  inventory  number  17537,  and  was 
presented  on  the  Easter  of  1895  by  her  son,  Nicholai  II. 

The  Egg  was  ordered  from  the  Court  Jeweler  Faberge,  and  was  executed 
by  his  foremost  master,  Perchin,  who  spent  several  years  in  making  it.  This 
is  evidenced  by  the  fact  that  the  egg  was  presented  in  1895,  while  the 
miniatures  contained  in  the  egg,  made  by  the  famous  miniaturist  Krijitski. 
were  painted  in  1889. 


The  total  weight  of  the  egg  is  one  thousand  grams.  It  is  profusely  decor¬ 
ated  with  rose  diamonds  and  emeralds.  The  total  weight  of  the  rose  dia¬ 
monds  is  approximately  10  karats,  total  weight  of  the  emeralds  approxi¬ 
mately  3  karats,  the  top  of  the  egg  being  surmounted  by  a  beautifully 
shaped  star  sapphire.  The  unusual  exquisitely  fine  chasing  which  is  apparent 
upon  examination  shows  evidence  of  the  greatest  mastery  and  patience.  The 
egg  is  hall-marked  with  the  initials  “MP”  for  the  Master  and  “56”  denoting 
the  quality  of  gold,  which  is  approximately  14  karat,  and  the  name  Faberge 
— the  Court  Jeweler.  The  inside  is  lined  with  a  fine  red  velvet  and  the  pocket 
contains  a  folding  screen  of  ten  miniatures  painted  on  Mother-of-Pearl,  the 
frames  being  carried  out  in  the  same  superb  workmanship  as  the  rest  of  the 
egg.  The  miniatures  which  are  the  crowning  beauty  of  this  object  of  art 
depict  the  various  abodes  and  palaces  in  Denmark  of  Marie  Feodorovna, 
formerly  a  Danish  Princess.  At  either  end  of  the  screen  there  is  a  miniature 
of  each  of  her  two  yachts.  A  lanternslide  effect  is  obtained  when  this 
series  of  miniatures  is  held  against  the  light.  Each  miniature  is  signed 
and  dated. 

No.  4470 — Jade  snuffbox  of  rare  quality  and  thinness,  mounted  in  gold  and 
made  by  the  Court  Jeweler  Faberge,  for  the  Russian  Imperial  Family.  On 
the  cover  are  two  miniature  portraits,  one  of  Nicholai  II  and  the  other  of 
his  wife,  Alexandra  Feodorovna.  They  are  each  surmounted  by  a  crown, 
with  one  large  crown  between  the  two  miniatures.  Below,  between  the  two 
miniatures,  is  the  double-headed  eagle  above  two  sprays  of  gold.  All  this 
work  is  profusely  set  with  diamonds,  while  the  central  crown  and  one  of  the 
sprays  are  set  with  rubies  as  well.  This  box  was  presented  to  their  Royal 
Highnesses  on  the  tenth  anniversary  of  their  wedding  by  the  mother  of  the 
Czar,  Marie  Feodorovna. 

No.  4469 — Gold  snuffbox,  handsomely  chased.  The  center  on  a  blue  enamel 
background  bears  the  crown  and  initials  of  Alexander  II,  while  on  either 
side  are  two  diamonds — 4  in  all.  This  was  a  coronation  present  to  Alex¬ 
ander  II. 

No.  4471 — Fine  Jade  bowl  of  superfine  quality  and  color,  surmounted  in  gold  and 
set  with  rubies  and  diamonds.  At  either  end  of  the  bowl  is  a  crowned, 
double-headed  eagle,  each  bearing  a  diamond  on  its  breast.  This  was  a  gift 
to  Czar  Nicholas  II  and  his  wife  on  their  tenth  wedding  anniversary. 

No.  4008 — One  of  a  pair  of  Champagne  coolers  of  solid  silver,  thickly  covered 
with  gold  and  very  richly  chased,  bearing  on  either  side  the  Russian  double¬ 
headed  Imperial  eagle  holding  the  ball  and  sceptre  of  sovereignty.  On  the 
breast  of  the  eagle  can  be  seen  a  plaque  showing  St.  George  slaying  the  dragon, 
the  Imperial  insignia  of  the  royal  family.  These  champagne  coolers  were 
used  on  important  occasions  of  state  when  the  royal  family  entertained 
in  such  fabulous  style  that  it  reads  more  like  fiction  than  history. 

No.  1 — Gold  gilt  bronze  surtout-de-table,  chased  and  with  grape  design. 
The  mirror  was  replaced  later.  From  the  collection  of  Alexander  II,  grand¬ 
father  of  the  late  Czar,  Nicholas  II. 

No.  F5— Set  18  knives,  18  forks,  porcelain  handles  with  various  military  minia¬ 
tures — gold  on  silver  mountings,  beautifully  chased,  early  19th  Century. 
Winter  Palace — in  fitted  wooden  case. 

No.  10 — Porcelain  cachepot  with  multi-colored  Russian  design;  made  during 
the  reign  of  Nicholas  I  in  the  Russian  Imperial  factory  (repaired). 


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No.  F24 — Set  6  knives,  6  forks,  6  spoons,  porcelain  handles,  with  gold  on 
silver  mounting  in  wooden  case,  early  19th  Century.  Handles  made  in  the 
Russian  Imperial  Factory  Nicholai  I,  Winter  Palace. 

No.  F43— Set  of  twelve  knives  with  mother-of-pearl  and  steel  blades.  Handles 
of  gold  on  silver  with  crown  and  initials  of  Grand  Duke  Konstantin  Nichola- 
evitch,  uncle  of  Czar  Nicholai  II. 

No.  46 — Dinner  service — blue  and  gold  lily  design,  Russian  Imperial  Factory, 
Nicholas  I  and  Alexander  I  (unmarked)  Winter  Palace. 

No.  120 — Dinner  plates — Russian  Imperial  Factory,  Alexander  II — Winter 
Palace. 

No.  F133— Set  of  twelve  knives  with  mother-of-pearl  and  steel  blades.  Handles 
of  gold  on  silver  with  crown  and  initials  of  Grand  Duke  Nicholai  Nichola- 
evitch.  (Commander-in-chief  of  Russian  Army  in  1914.) 

No.  150 — Dinner  plates — pink  tree  design  and  gold  scroll.  Russian  Imperial 
Factory.  Nicholai  II. 

No.  170 — Dinner  plates,  Alexander  II— brown  and  gold  Empire  design — 
Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

All  Icons  from  the  Collection  of  Nicholai  II  and  wife  Alexandra 

(Mentioned  on  Page  282  in  “Once  a  Grand  Duke“  by  Grand  Duke  Alexander) 

No.  0300 — Icon — Our  Saviour  Enthroned.  17th  Century. 

No.  310 — Dessert  plates  gold  rim  with  blue  shell  design  decorated  with  various 
small  bouquets  of  flowers  (Sevres  design)— some  have  the  monogram  A-IIJ 
for  Alexander  III  and  other  N-II  for  Nicholas  II. 

No.  C-0311 — Icon — 17th  Century.  Madonna  of  Kazan. 

No.  0331 — Icon — “St.  John  the  Baptist,”  17th  Century. 

No.  3 50 — Dinner  plates— cobalt  blue  with  floral  medallion  on  border.  Russian 
Imperial  Factory,  Nicholas  I,  Winter  Palace. 

No.  C-0353 — Icon — 17th  Century.  “St.  Anna,  Paraskeva  and  George.” 

No.  400 — Dresden  design  dessert  plates.  Nicholas  I,  Winter  Palace. 

Collection  of  Nicholai  II  and  Wife 

No.  K-0578— Icon— “Our  Lady  of  Vladimir,”  17th  Century. 

No.  0593 — Icon — Madonna  and  Child.  17th  Century. 

No.  0609 — Icon — St.  Anthony  the  Martyr.  18th  Century. 

No.  0716 — Icon — Saint  Macarius  Zheltovodsky.  18th  Century. 

No.  0720 — Icon — Nativity  of  Our  Lady.  18th  Century. 

No.  0825 — Icon — St.  Elias  in  the  Cave.  18th  Century. 

No.  0934 — Icon — Head  of  Christ — metal  mounting. 

No.  0936 — Icon — St.  Antipius.  Russian,  18th  Century. 


No.  990 — Hand  painted  porcelain  cup  and  saucer,  Russian,  early  19th  Century; 
from  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  1006— Raised  Miniature  of  Alexander  I,  black  ebony  frame— Winter  Palace. 


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No.  FN-2032— Icon— “Our  Lady  of  Karsun.’’ 

No.  01111 — Icon — Our  Lady  and  St.  Mary  Magdalene.  18th  Century. 

No.  01112— Icon — St.  John  the  Divine.  18th  Century. 

No.  1124 — Emerald  green,  beautifully  handcut,  small  wine  tumblers  and  glasses, 
Russian,  early  19th  Century,  from  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  0114“)— Iron — St.  John  the  Baptist.  18th  Century. 

No.  01245 — Icon — Presentation  of  Our  Lady. 

No.  01250 — Icon — First  Ecumenical  Council. 

No.  017M — Trnn — Second  Ecumenical  Council. 

No.  01253 — Icon — Fourth  Ecumenical  Council. 

No.  01254 — Icon — Fifth  Ecumenical  Council. 

No.  01255 — Icon — Seventh  Ecumenical  Council. 

No.  1301 — Beautifully  hand-cut  tumblers,  from  the  collection  of  Alexander  II. 

No.  1429 — Dinner  plates— green  and  gold  border  with  “hunting  scenes’’. 

No.  C-1514 — Icon  of  the  17th  Century.  “Fiery  Ascent.’’ 

No.  1670 — Finely  chased  gold  gilt  bronze  refreshment  carrier,  from  the  collec¬ 
tion  of  Alexander  II,  grandfather  of  the  late  Czar. 

No.  2 500 — Unusual  salad  bowls  and  plates  with  handpainted  turquoise  border 
and  floral  design.  Made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  factory  by  special  order  of 
Alexander  II  in  the  seventh  year  of  his  reign,  1862. 

No.  2530 — Dessert  plates  “Saxe”- — early  19th  Century  from  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  2722 — Aubusson  rug;  very  fine  floral  design;  in  perfect  condition.  French, 
18th  Century.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  2700 — Large  porcelain  handpainted  cup  and  saucer;  Russian,  18th  Century. 
From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  2807 — Dessert  plates — unmarked.  Alexander  I.  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  2881 — Cup  and  saucer — handpainted.  Russian,  18th  Century.  From  the 
Winter  Palace.  (Cup  repaired.) 

No.  2890 — Dessert  plates — Russian  Imperial  factory;  unmarked.  Alexander  I. 
From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  2917— Silver  mirror.  Russian.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  2200 — Dinner  plates — green  and  rose  floral  design;  unmarked.  Russian  Im¬ 
perial  factory;  Alexander  I. 

No.  2223 — Dessert  plates,  Russian  Imperial  factory.  Alexander  II. 


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No.  C-02261 — Icon — “Our  Lady’s  Apparition  to  St.  Sergius.”  Wood,  Egg 
Tempera.  Moscow  School.  In  Trappings.  15th  Century. 

No.  2293 — White  porcelain  dinner  plates  with  rose  border  and  gold  mono¬ 
gram  and  crown  of  Paul  Alexandrovitch,  Uncle  of  Nicholai  II  and  father 
of  Grand  Duchess  Marie  author  of  the  book  “Education  of  a  Princess.” 

No.  C-2304 — Icon  of  the  17th  Century.  “Annunciation.” 

No.  C-02463 — Icon — “St.  Nicholas” — half  length,  18th  Century. 

No.  C-02490 — Icon — St.  Makarius — Moscow  School,  early  17th  Century. 

No.  02496 — Icon — Our  Lady  of  Bogolyubov.  18th  Century. 

No.  3053 — Handcut,  chased  glass  with  cover,  bearing  German  and  Latin 
inscription.  From  the  Alexander  Palace.  (Repaired.) 

No.  C-3025 — Icon — Painted  on  both  sides  “Saints  of  February.”  One  of  a  set 
of  12  Icons,  each  representing  a  different  month. 

No.  C-03065 — Icon — St.  Theodore,  the  Martyr.  17th  Century. 

No.  3090 — Pair  of  gilt  bronze  candelabras,  finely  handchased,  supported 
by  black  female  figures — from  the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  3092 — Roll-top  marquetry  writing  desk.  Winter  Palace.  Russian,  18th  Cent. 

No.  3 115 — Solid  mahogany  card  table  of  18th  Century.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3150 — Plates — cobalt  blue  and  gold.  Russian  Imperial  factory,  Nich.  I. 

No.  3250— Perforated  border  Cobalt  blue  and  gold  dessert  plates.  In  the  center 
various  flower  bouquets.  Some  with  the  monogram  A-II  for  Alexander  II, 
and  some  with  monogram  N-I  for  Nicholas  I. 

No.  3302 — Porcelain  jewel  box  “Capo  di  Monti,”  from  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3317-3318 — Pair  of  marble  candlesticks  with  chased  gilt  bronze.  Louis  XVI 
style.  Russian,  circa  1815  from  the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  3320 — Mahogany  clock;  Empire — in  working  order.  From  the  Winter  palace. 

No.  3394 — Antique  Russian  pendant — silver,  semi-precious  stones.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3407 — Marquetry  table.  Russian,  early  19th  Century.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3453 — Small  marquetry  working  table.  Russian,  18th  Century.  Winter 
Palace. 

No.  3472 — Gilt  bronze  clock,  French,  18th  Century.  From  the  billiard  room  of 
Nicholas  II.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3504— Silver  mounted  cocoanut  salt  vase  given  with  bread  and  salt  to  the 
Czar.  From  the  collection  of  Nicholas  II  in  Tsarskoye  Selo.  Russian  work  of 
the  early  19th  Century. 

No.  3532 — Boulle  clock  of  exceptional  quality,  from  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3534 — Lamp  with  porcelain  and  gilt  bronze  fittings.  Made  in  the  Imperial 
Porcelain  Factory.  Was  originally  a  kerosene  lamp  of  the  period 
circa  1830.  Bears  mark  of  Nicholai  I  in  base  of  the  vase. 


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No.  3558 — Handcut  and  engraved  glass  cup  with  cover  and  handle.  Russian, 
early  19th  Century.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3 561 — Gold  chain  with  pearls  and  malachite.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3 587 — Ivory  gavel  with  the  Russian  Imperial  Coat-of-arms.  From  the 
Winter  Palace. 

No.  3 595 — Chalice-Cup  surmounted  by  double-headed  eagle,  gold  on  silver.  From 

the  Chapel  of  Nicholas  II  in  Tsarskoye  Selo.  Russian  work  of  the  early  18th 
Century. 

No.  3 598 — Silver  hand-hammered  Coronation  salt  vase.  Russian  18th  Century. 
From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3601 — Silver  gilt  coronation  salt  vase  with  Russian  Royal  double-headed 
Eagle  on  Cover.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  3602 — Gold  on  silver  salt  vase  given  with  bread  and  salt  to  the  Czar.  From 
the  collection  of  Nicholas  II  in  Tsarskoye  Selo.  Russian  work  of  the  early 
19th  Century. 

No.  3616 — Linen  towel  with  hand-embroidered  monogram  “AM-III”  sur¬ 
mounted  by  crown,  which  stands  for  Alexander  III  and  his  wife,  Marie. 

No.  3623 — White  linen  handkerchief  with  blue  and  brown  lucky  elephants  on 
border.  In  one  corner  silk-embroidered  monogram  of  Czarina  Marie  Feo- 
dorvna,  mother  of  Nicholas  II. 

No.  3624 — Linen  embroidered  Runner  of  typical  Russian  cross-stitch  and  lace, 
with  several  black  doubleheaded  eagles  at  either  end.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3625 — Large  linen  table  cover  with  open  lacework.  In  the  center  embroidered 
monogram  “AM,”  for  Alexander  III  and  his  wife,  Marie. 

No.  3626,  3627 — Square  tablecloth  with  red  and  blue  cross-stitch  embroidery. 
In  center  monogram  and  crown  of  Marie  Feodorovna.  Six  napkins  to  match. 

No.  3630 — Velvet  and  silk  hanging,  with  the  monogram  “AM”  and  crown, 
which  stands  for  Alexander  III  and  his  wife,  Marie.  Dated  1883. 

No.  3643 — Linen  table  cover  with  Royal  double-headed  eagle  and  crown. 

No.  3663 — Gold  and  silver  antique  needle  and  thimble  holder  —Russian 
18th  Century,  Winter  Palace. 

No.  3672 — Miniature — Russian  Boy — early  19th  Century.  Gold  frame.  Winter 
Palace. 

No.  3679 — Icon — “Worship  of  Madonna.”  17th  Century. 

No.  3682 — White  batiste  embroidered  dresser  tray  edged  with  Venetian  lace. 
In  center  embroidered  monogram  and  crown  of  Czarina  Marie  Feodorovna. 

No.  3683,  3686  and  3687 — Batiste  hand-embroidered  work  baskets  with  crown  in 
center.  From  collection  of  Czarina  Marie  Feodorovna. 

No.  3688,  3689  and  3690 — Pink  silk  sachet  bags — on  cover  hand-embroidered 
monogram  and  crown  of  Marie  Feodorovna,  wife  of  Alexander  III. 

No.  3691 — Lilac  embroidered  silk  Sache  bag  of  Czarina  Marie  Feodorovna, 
whose  monogram  and  crown  is  embroidered  in  the  center. 


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No.  H-3701 — Japanese  screen  of  ingenious  applique  work  and  handpainting, 
made  in  Japan  about  1850  and  signed  by  the  artist,  “Seppo,”  who  spent 
over  three  years  on  this  work  of  art,  note  the  details  of  the  hands  and  faces. 
This  masterpiece  of  Japanese  art  was  one  of  the  prized  possessions  of 
the  Russian  Royal  Family.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-3711-12 — Marquetry  table  and  chairs,  From  the  Winter  Palace.  Russian, 
18th  Century. 

No.  H-3713 — Kidney-shaped  marquetry  table.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  H-3714 — Rosewood  marquetry  card  table.  18th  Century.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-3719 — Very  fine  gold  gilt  and  handpainted  porcelain  vase.  From  Winter 
Palace.  French,  18th  Century. 

No.  H-3776 — Silver  traveling  Tea  and  Coffee  set  in  a  leather  case  with  crown 
and  monogram  “AA”  for  Alexander  Alexandrovitch,  later  Alexander  III, 
Czar  of  Russia — made  for  him  while  he  was  Czarevitch  by  W.  Thornhill, 
England.  Circa  1853.  From  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  H-3779 — Miniature  of  woman.  Karelian  Birch  frame.  Russian,  early  19th 
Century.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-3780 — Framed  petite-point  panel  of  exceptionally  fine  stich.  Russian  18th 
Century,  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  H-3783 — Six  napkins  dated  1903  with  monogram  and  crown  of  Czarina 
Marie  Feodorovna. 

No.  H-3785 — White  batiste  handkerchief  embroidered  in  brown  and  lace  border 
with  monogram  of  Czarina  Marie  Feodorovna.  Mendings  made  by  herself; 
she  was  known  for  her  thriftiness. 

No.  H-3796 — Pink  silk  table  cover  with  silver  embroidered  monogram  “M” 
and  crown,  for  Marie  Feodorovna,  wife  of  Alexander  III. 

No.  H-3803,  H-3804 — Antique  Russian  pendant — silver,  semi-precious  stones. 
Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-3809 — Pair  of  Russian  18th  Century  ear-rings.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-3878 — Pair  of  Russian  18th  Century  ear-rings.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-3882 — Lapis  Lazuli  desk  set,  consisting  of  eight  articles.  From  the 
collection  of  Alexander  II.  From  the  Palace  of  Tsarskoye  Selo.  Inkwell  with 
stand,  pair  of  candlesticks,  pen  holder,  match  holder,  blotter  and  paper  knife. 

No.  H-3885 — Icon — The  Saints.  18th  Century. 

No.  H-3886 — Icon — “St.  Nicholas” — 18th  Century. 

No.  H-3887 — Icon — 18th  Century.  Madonna  and  Child. 

No.  H-3898 — Miniature  of  Paul  I  in  locket  frame  with  woven  hair  on  back. 
Russian,  late  18th  Century.  Pavlovsk  Palace. 


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No.  H-3904 — Large  porcelain  gold  gilt  and  hand-painted  vase  with  the  hall¬ 
mark  of  Nicholas  I.  (Repaired/)  Russian,  circa  1825. 

No.  3907 — Green  and  gold  porcelain  samovar,  decorated  in  Boucher  style — made 
in  Russian  Imperial  factory,  presented  by  Nicholas  II  to  his  favorite  Ballerina 
Princess  Kashinskaya. 

No.  H-3908— White  porcelain  plates  with  sky  blue  border  and  three  bird  med¬ 
allions  and  gold  garlands.  It  was  the  favorite  dinner  set  of  the  late  Czar 
Nicholas  II.  Russian  Imperial  Factory.  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  3923 — Dinner  plates — Paul  I — Russian  Imperial  Factory.  Pavlovsk  Palace. 

No.  H-3926 — White  porcelain  plate  with  gold  gilt  border  and  monogram 
“PA”  and  crown,  which  stands  for  Paul  Alexandrovitch,  father  of  Grand 
Duchess  Marie  of  Russia. 

No.  H-3985 — Russian  painting  portraying  group  of  children  feeding  chickens. 
By  Savitzky.  Russian,  19th  Century. 

No.  H-3987 — Painting  portraying  Bugler  by  Pereverzev.  Russian,  19th  Century. 

No.  H-3991— Portrait  of  Marie  Feodorovna,  wife  of  Paul  I.  18th  Century. 

No.  H-3999 — Oval  portrait  of  a  woman  by  Zavaruyev,  signed  and  dated  1862. 

No.  4001 — A  very  fine  gold  on  silver  tea  and  coffee  service,  consisting  of  16 
pieces.  Made  as  a  wedding  present  for  Princess  Elizaveta  Feodorovna  of 
Hessen  (the  “Aunt  Ella”  of  Grand  Duchess  Marie’s  book — “The  Educa¬ 
tion  of  a  Princess”)  wife  of  Prince  Serge,  4th  son  of  Alexander  II.  The  quality 
of  the  workmanship  and  chasing  is  superb  and  represents  the  finest  skill  and 
workmanship  of  the  period.  Made  by  Hunt  &  Roskell,  London. 

No.  H-4001 — Russian  painting,  interior  showing  a  group  celebrating  the  home¬ 
coming  of  a  soldier.  Most  unusual  miniature  workmanship.  Signed  “Rit- 
zioni  1852.” 

No.  4014 — Kidney-shaped  marquetry  table.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  4016 — Rosewood  marquetry  console  table.  French,  18th  Century. 

No.  H-4027— Portrait  of  Paul  I  by  Schukin.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  4030 — Pair  of  rosewood  marquetry  commodes  with  three  drawers,  each  with 
brass  handles.  From  the  Winter  Palace.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  403 2 — Mahogany  console  table.  Russian,  early  19th  Century. 

No.  H-4032 — Dessert  plates  of  Sevres  design,  turquoise  blue  and  gold  border. 
In  center  single  angel  in  various  poses — Nicholas  II.  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4038 — Small  Goblet  with  cover.  On  one  side  bust  of  Catherine  the 
Great,  on  other  double  eagle  and  her  monogram.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  4037 — Pair  of  hand-cut  chased  goblets.  Circa  1825-  Made  in  the  Russian 
Imperial  Factory. 

No.  H-4044 — Pair  of  framed  oval  engravings  on  silk.  French,  18th  Century. 

No.  4053 — Glass  whisky  bottle  with  engraved  monogram  of  Catherine  the 
Great,  for  whom  it  was  made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory.  The  neck, 
which  was  broken,  was  later  replaced  by  a  silver  neck. 


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No.  H-4053 — Silver  cup — black  on  gold  etching.  Nicholai  I.  Russian. 

No.  H-4056 — Set  of  thirty-eight  silver  knives,  forks  and  spoons,  two  serving 
spoons.  Belonged  to  Grand  Duchess  Elizabeth  Mavriekovna— wife  of  Grand 
Duke  Constantine  Constantiovich. 

No.  4034 — Glass  service  with  glazed  miniature  medallions  Russian,  early  19th 
Century.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  H-4057—Set  of  thirty-six  knives,  forks  and  spoons  with  the  initials  and 
crown  of  Grand  Duke  Cyril  Vladimirovitch,  first  cousin  of  Nicholai  II. 
Gold  on  silver,  finely  chased  wreath  design.  French. 

No.  4064 — Cups  and  saucers — gold  and  black  double  eagle  set  made  by  Kuz¬ 
netsov  and  Russian  Imperial  Factory.  Period  Alexander  II.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4070 — Part  of  a  liquor  set  of  62  articles — beautifully  handcut  and  engraved 
with  grape  leaf  design  and  engraved  monogram  "MN”  and  crown,  which 
stands  for  Grand  Duke  Michael  Nicholaevitch,  uncle  of  the  late  Czar,  for 
whom  it  was  made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4071 — Part  of  a  liqour  set  of  59  articles  with  the  monogram  “CM”  and 
crown  in  gold,  which  stands  for  Serge  Michaelovitch,  coussn  of  the  late 
Czar,  Nicholas  II.  It  was  made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4072 — Part  of  dinner  service,  Dresden  Style,  after  a  set  made  in  Dresden  in 
1760,  now  in  the  L’Ermitage  Imperial  Museum  in  Petrograd.  These  plates 
were  made  for  Alexander  II,  whose  initial  and  crown  are  on  the  bottom  of 
the  plate.  Made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  factory.  On  the  border  is  theRussian 
Royal  double-headed  eagle  with  crown  and  the  emblem  of  the  Order  of  St. 
Andrew,  to  which  only  members  of  the  Russian  Royal  Family  belonged. 

No.  H-4086 — Amber  colored  glasses,  with  engraved  monogram  “HH”  and 
crown,  which  stands  for  Nicholai  Nicolaivitch,  uncle  of  the  late  Czar. 

No.  H-4087 — Part  of  set  with  engraved  monogram  of  Paul  Alexandrovitch, 
father  of  Grand  Duchess  Marie. 

No.  P-4089 — English  Miniature  of  a  woman.  Gold  frame  with  hair  and 
initials  of  her  children  on  back.  Leather  case.  18th  Century.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4092 — Miniature  of  man— -bronze  frame.  Early  19th  Century.  Russian. 

No.  4102 — Dinner  service  bearing  the  monogram  “A”  (Alexander  I)  who  reigned 
from  1801  to  1825.  These  plates  bear  the  hallmark  of  Nicholai 
I  on  the  bottom,  but  were  made  originally  during  the  reign  of  Alexander  I. 
They  were  considered  so  beautiful  by  Nicholai  I,  that  he  continued  to  use 
the  same  design  and  monogram  of  his  brother  Alexander  I.  Made  in  the 
Russian  Imperial  Factory.  It  was  also  repeated  by  Alexander  II,  and  Alex¬ 
ander  III.  (Note  the  various  shades  of  blue). 


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No.  H-4103 — Miniature — Countess  Dolgorukov  Russian,  18th  Century.  Pavolsk 
Palace. 

No.  4103— Liquor  set  made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory  at  St.  Petersburg. 
Some  bearing  the  monogram  “AF”  which  stands  for  Alexandra  Feodorvna, 
the  wife  of  the  late  Czar  Nicholas  II,  and  some  have  the  monogram  “AM” 
which  stands  for  Alexander  III  and  his  wife  Marie.  The  monogram  on  the 
background  of  a  royal  robe,  surmounted  by  crown,  is  made  of  gold  and 
enamel,  and  is  inserted  underneath  the  surface  of  the  glass  by  an  unknown 
process  which  is  now  a  lost  art. 

No.  4104 — Part  of  a  dinner  set  made  during  the  reign  Nicholai  I  (1825-1855) 
whose  hallmark  can  be  seen  on  the  bottom  of  the  plate.  The  monogram 
“AM”  surmounted  by  crown  was  for  his  son  Alexander  and  his  wife  Marie. 
Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4105 — Dinner  plates — in  center  double  eagle  under  crown  and  inscribed 
“The  Queen  Victoria.”  Originally  made  in  England  by  Hick,  Bath,  later 
repeated  in  the  Imperial  Factory,  also  by  Gardner  &  Kornilov  by  appoint¬ 
ment  to  the  Imperial  Family.  These  are  from  the  Imperial  Yacht  used  by 
Alexander  II  and  Alexander  III. 

No.  4108  Silver  Frame  with  the  photograph  of  Grand  Duke  Serge(“Uncle  Serge”) 
and  Grand  Duchess  Elizabeth  (“Aunt  Ella”).  Above  the  crown  and  an 
enamel  plaque  of  St.  George  slaying  the  dragon.  The  Frame  is  inscribed 
with  their  crowns  and  first  names,  and  the  date  1891 — 1904,  the  anniversary 
of  their  wedding. 

No.  4109 — Porcelain  service,  with  gold  border  and  monogram  “NN”  and 
crown,  for  Grand  Duke  Nicholai  Nicholaivitch,  uncle  of  the  late  Czar. 

No.  4110 — White  porcelain  plate  with  narrow  gold  rim  and  monogram  “A-II” 
under  crown  in  gold  and  red  for  Alexander  II  the  grandfather  of  the  late  Czar 
Nicholas  II  who  repeated  this  design.  Made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4111 — Dinner-plate — part  of  a  large  set — with  double  gold  rim  and  Russian 
royal  double-headed  black  eagle  on  border  surmounted  by  crown.  Made  in 
the  Russian  Imperial  Porcelain  Factory  for  the  personal  use  of  the  Russian 
Royal  Family.  The  set  was  made  during  the  reign  of  Nicholas  II. 

No.  4113 — White  porcelain  plate  with  blue  and  gold  border,  and  black  narrow 
spread  double-headed  eagle  surmounted  by  Crown.  Made  for  Nicholai  II. 

No.  4114 — Part  of  dinner  service  with  blue  border  and  monogram  “PA”  and 
crown,  which  stands  for  Paul  Alexandrovitch,  father  of  Grand  Duchess 
Marie. 

No.  4116 — Part  of  dinner  service.  Double-headed  eagle  on  border.  Made  by 
Kuznetzov  by  appointment.  Winter  Palace. 

4119 — Plater  incribed  “Trareonya”  the  name  of  the  yacht  of  Czar  Nicholai  II, 
part  of  the  service  used  on  that  yacht.  (Mentioned  on  pages  118  and  131 
“Once  a  Grand  Duke”  by  Grand  Duke  Alexander) 

No.  4419 — Dinner  plates.  Russian,  cross-stitch  design  with  various  Russian 
Proverbs  on  border.  Made  by  Kornilov  by  appointment. 

No.  4120 — Part  of  dinner  set  with  thick  navy-blue  and  gold  rim.  On  base 
monogram  NA  in  gold,  surmounted  by  crown.  Made  in  the  Russian 
Imperial  Factory  for  Nicholas  II. 


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No.  4122 — Porcelain  Easter  egg  with  the  monogram  and  crown  of  a  member  of 
the  Royal  Family,  inscribed  in  gold.  These  were  interchanged  by  members 
of  the  Royal  Family  and  their  friends  as  Easter  greetings. 

No.  4128— -  Glasses,  with  engraved  monogram  “A”  and  crown,  which  stands 
for  Alexander  II.  Made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4129 — Icon  with  metal  mounting.  "St.  Pantelius."  19th  Century. 

No.  4131 — Green  glasses  with  gold  and  black  Coat-of-Arms.  Made  in  the 
Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4138 — Handcut  and  engraved  glass  with  cover,  bearing  the  monogram  and 
crown  of  Nicholas  I.  Russian,  early  19th  Century. 

No.  4141 — Pair  of  Russian  silver  entree  dishes  with  covers,  with  engraved 
Royal  double-headed  eagle.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4142 — Dinner  plate  with  gold,  green  and  orange  decorations.  On  one  side 
black  double-headed  eagle,  opposite  this  the  letters  "VKKN’’  for  Grand 
Prince  Constantin  Nicholaevitch,  son  of  Nicholai  I  (1825-1855). 

No.  4144 — Silver  teapot  with  engraved  Russian  Royal  double-headed  eagle  on 
one  side  and  monogram  "A"  and  crown  on  other  side  for  Alexander  II. 

No. — 4146  White  porcelain  tea  service  with  pink  border  and  monogram  “AA” 
and  crown,  which  stands  for  Alexander  III,  father  of  the  late  Czar 

Nicholas  II.  Made  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4149 — Set  of  four  telescope  tables,  made  of  various  colored  woods,  mar¬ 
quetry  work  and  handcarved  legs,  bearing  the  monogram  "MF,"  surmount¬ 
ed  by  crown,  which  stands  for  Marie  Feodorovna,  wife  of  Alexander  III. 
These  tables  were  presented  to  the  Czarina  by  Svirsky  &  Co.,  St.  Petersburg, 
in  whose  factory  they  were  made  by  the  Chief  Master,  L.  Kandraov,  whose 
signature  can  be  found  on  the  underside  of  the  second  smallest  table.  These 
tables  stood  in  the  Anichvov  Palace  and  were  catalogued  under  No. 
1585  and  later  presented  to  the  City  Museum  of  St.  Petersburg,  where  they 
were  catalogued  under  No.  449. 

No.  4150 — Porcelain  lined  wooden  beer  jug,  set  in  silver  with  monogram 
“AA”  and  crown  of  Alexander  III,  father  of  Nicholas  II,  late  Czar  of  Russia. 

No.  4158 — Silver  bread  and  salt  platter.  Presented  to  Alexander  III  and  wife 
Marie  in  1888  by  the  citizens  of  Zemskoy — Hersonsky  State,  chased  and 
engraved  with  native  scenes. 

No.  4166 — Towel  Similar  to  No.  3616  with  monogram  "N”  and  crown,  for 
Nicholas  II,  late  Czar  of  Russia. 

No.  P-4170 — Carved  oak  armchair.  English,  early  17th  Century.  Seat  and  back 
covered  with  19th  Century  red  velvet. 

No.  P-4175 — Very  fine  inlaid  well-table  with  monogram  and  crown. 

No.  P-4177 — Small  walnut  secretary.  English,  18th  Century. 

No.  P-4182 — Chinese  Chippendale  mahogany  card  table. 

No.  P-4183 — Small  mahogany  tripod  table.  English,  18th  Century. 

No.  4190 — Very  fine  marquetry,  Caroline  birch  card  table.  From  the  Winter 
Palace.  Russian.  18th  Century. 


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No.  4210 — Icon — Russian,  18th  Century.  “Nativity.” 

No.  4211 — Icon — 18th  Century.  “Life  of  Christ.” 

No.  4253 — Lamp— white  porcelain  figure  of  an  Ostiyak,  made  in  the  Russian 
Imperial  Factory  during  the  reign  of  Nicholas  II.  Mounted  into  a  lamp  here. 

No.  4264 — Lalique  style  glass  vase.  Russian  Imperial  Factory.  Nicholas  II. 

No.  4271 — Hand  painted  porcelain  vase,  style  of  Royal  Copenhagen. 
Made  for  the  late  Czar  Nicholas  II  in  the  Russian  Imperial  Factory. 

No.  4277 — Old  Berlin  leaf-shaped  candy  dishes.  Gatchina  Palace.  Inventory  No. 
12476-7.  Late  18th  Century. 

No.  4278 — Mahogany  tripod  table.  English.  18th  Century.  From  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4287— Russian  landscape,  signed  and  dated  1888.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4291 — Dinner  Service,  part  of  a  large  set  made  in  the  Royal  China  Factory  of 
Berlin  by  order  of  Frederick  Wilhelm  III  of  Prussia  and  presented  to  Nicholai  I 
as  a  coronation  present.  The  black  double-headed  eagle  surmounted  by  a 
crown  and  bearing  coat-of-arms  is  in  the  center  of  a  white  background.  Some 
plates  made  with  very  fine  intricate  lattice  work.  The  set  includes  cups  and 
saucers  of  the  same  design,  cream  pitchers  and  Turkish  coffee  cups. 

No.  4292 — Small  porcelain  plate  with  blue  and  gold  border.  In  center  monogram 
“CP,”  for  Constantin  Pavlovitch,  son  of  Paul  I.  On  bottom  of  plate  the  hall¬ 
mark  of  Catherine  the  Great,  his  grandmother,  who  reorganized  the  Russian 
Imperial  porcelain  factory,  where  this  plate  was  made. 

No.  4293 — Roll-top  marquetry  desk.  Russian,  19th  Century.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4294 — Blue  glass  vase.  From  Anitchvov  Palace  of  Alexander  III.  This 
vase  was  originally  in  the  personal  collection  of  Louis  XVI,  by  whom  it 
was  presented  to  Catherine  the  Great.  This  unusual  blue  vase  with  its 
delicate  gilt  Ormolu  was  amongst  the  finest  heirlooms  of  the  Czar. 

No.  4295 — Pair  of  mahogany  triple-deck  card  tables.  English,  18th  Century. 
From  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4296 — One  Heppelwhite  mahogany  love  seat  and  three  chairs  with  cane 
seats.  From  the  Winter  Palace.  English,  13th  Century. 

No.  4298-4299 — Pair  of  hand-hammered  silver  flower  vases,  partly  gilt.  Russian, 
18th  Century.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4302 — Hand-engraved  goblet,  with  Russian  Royal  double-headed  eagle  and 
engraved  initials  “EP,”  surmounted  by  crown  and  the  bust  of  Elizabeth. 
Russian  Imperial  Factory,  18th  Century.  Similar  to  4300,  4301  and  4305. 

No.  4303—' Glass  goblet  with  engraved  Russian  Royal  double-headed  eagle. 
Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  4306 — Large  handcut  and  engraved  glass  with  cover.  Russian,  18th  Century. 
From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4307 — Glass  similar  to  No.  4326,  monogram  of  Catherine  the  Great. 

No.  4308 — Glass  similar  to  No.  4330.  English,  18th  Century. 

No.  4311 — Velvet  horse  blanket  with  gold  embroidery  and  silk  lining;  a  present 
from  the  Emir  of  Buchara  to  the  late  Czar  Nicholas  II  on  his  coronation. 

No.  4316 — Gold  embroidered  robe  with  hand  loom  lining  and  knitted  border. 
This  was  one  of  the  several  gifts  of  the  Emir  (King)  of  Bohkarato  the  court 
of  Nicholas  II  on  the  occasion  of  the  Czar’s  coronation.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4326 — Hand-cut  and  engraved  glass  with  monogram  and  bust  of  Elizabeth 
Petrovna.  Russian,  18th  Century. 


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No.  4337 — Gilt  handcut  glass  with  cover  and  wooden  base;  bears  catalog  No.  716 
French  Louis  XIV,  Anitchvov  Palace. 

No.  4344 — Handcut  engraved  large  glass  vase  with  cover;  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  4345 — Similar  to  No.  4354.  Large  glass  with  cover;  bears  catalog  No.  599 

No.  4346 — Hand-cut  glass  of  18th  Century  with  engraved  Coat-of-Arms. 
Bears  tag  catalog  No.  588. 

No.  4347 — Hand-cut  and  engraved  large  glass  with  cover;  bears  catalog  No.  586 
Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  4348 — Hand-cut  and  engraved  goblet  with  cover.  18th  Century.  Similar  to 
4349,  4350,  4351. 

No.  4351 — Glass  goblet,  18th  Century  Russian.  On  one  side  bust  of  Elizabeth  I, 
of  Russia,  on  the  other  her  monogram. 

No.  4364 — Glass  pitcher  with  handle,  with  engraved  monogram  and  crown  set 
in  metal.  Bears  catalog  No.  645- 

No.  4385 — Snuff  box — gold  and  onyx.  French,  18th  Century.  Collection  of 
Czarina  Alexandra. 

No.  4388 — Snuffbox — enamel  and  gold.  On  tortoise  shell  with  miniature.  Collec¬ 
tion  of  snuffboxes  of  Alexander  Palace.  Collection  of  Czarina  Alexandra. 

No.  4404 — Photograph  of  the  daughters  of  the  Czar  Nicholai  II  in  a  Silver 
frame  made  by  Faberge  the  court  jeweler.  The  blue  cross  signifies  the  order 
of  St.  Andrew.  From  the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4412 — Dinner  plates  with  crown  and  initials  of  Grand  Duchess  Elizabeth 
“Aunt  Ella.”  Made  in  Paris  by  Boyer. 

No.  4413 — Miniature  Bohkara  silver  filigre  chest.  From  the  Children’s  half  of 
the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4418 — Gold  and  enamel  ruby  bracelet.  18th  Century  Russian.  Alexander 
Palace;  the  children’s  half. 

No.  4425 — Large  handmade  Vodka  bottle  with  engraved  monogram  of  Alexander 
I,  Russian,  early  19th  Century.  From  the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4428 — 5  piece  old  English  Silver  Miniature  tea  set.  From  the  children’s  halj 
of  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4429 — -Pair  of  Bronze  busts  of  Alexander  I  and  his  wife  Elizabeth.  On  the 
base  of  each  is  a  gold  gilt  double-eagle  holding  a  plaque  with  their  respect¬ 
ive  monograms.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4430 — Gilt  bronze  bust  of  Grand  Duke  Constantin  Pavlovitch,  with 
monogram  and  crown  on  base  of  malachite. 

No.  4437 — -Various  shaped  and  colored  Ural  stone  Easter  Eggs  in  case;  cover  bears 
the  monogram  “AM,”  which  stands  for  Alexandar  III,  and  his  wife  Marie 
given  to  them  for  Easter  by  workers  in  Russian  Imperial  Grinding  Factory 
in  Ekaterinburg. 

No.  4438 — Bronze  bust  of  Catherine  the  Great.  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4444 — Carved  Ivory  bas-relief,  18th  Century.  From  the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4446 — Box  with  brass  fittings  on  cover,  “A”  under  crown  for  Alexander  I. 

No.  4453 — Gold  on  silver  coffee  pot  with  engraved  monogram  and  crown  of 
Czarina  Marie  Feodorovna  on  the  cover.  Russian,  late  19th  Century.  From 
the  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4457 — Large  silver  hand-hammered  tray  with  Coat-of-Arms  in  center. 
Russian,  Winter  Palace. 

No.  4463— Silver  Samovar  set,  with  engraved  Coat-of-Arms.  Set  consists  of  six 
articles,  samovar,  rinsing  bowl,  teapot,  coffee  pot,  sugar  bowl  and  tray. 
Early  19th  Century,  French.  Made  hy  Biennais. 

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No.  4464 — Silver  plates  made  by  Biennais,  French  silversmith,  for  Nicholai  I, 
whose  initials  and  crown  are  engraved  on  border.  From  the  Winter  Palace 
in  Petrograd. 

No.  4465 — Gold  on  silver  coffee  and  tea  service,  with  engraved  Coat-of-Arms — 
in  a  wooden  case.  “Odiot.”  French,  19th  Century. 

No.  4473 — Miniature  silver  icon  of  the  guardian  Angel,  made  by  Faberge  the 
court  jeweler.  From  The  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4474 — Miniature  gold  on  silver  icon  portraying  The  Madonna.  Made  by 
Faberge  the  court  jeweler.  From  the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4481 — Silver  enameled  chest,  made  by  the  Court  Jeweler,  Faberge,  for  the 
Russian  Imperial  Family.  This  box  of  unusually  rare  design  and  workman¬ 
ship  has  for  its  cover  a  painting  of  the  three  Bayarin  Warriors,  in  Armor 
on  Horses. 

No.  4486 — Gold  Chalice  with  vari-colored  transparent  enamel  set  on  shoulders 
of  silver  eagle.  Made  by  Faberge  for  Nicholai  II.  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4492 — Snuffbox,  enamel  and  gold.  French,  18th  Century.  Collection  of 
Czarina  Alexandra. 

No.  4495 — Snuffbox,  gold  and  enamel.  Swiss,  18th  Century.  Collection  of 
Czarina  Alexandra. 

No.  4496 — Snuffbox,  gold  and  enamel.  French,  18th  Century.  Collection  of 
Czarina  Alexandra. 

No.  4497 — Snuffbox,  hard  stone  and  gold.  French,  18th  Century.  Collection  of 
Czarina  Alexandra. 

No.  4502 — Green  leather  portfolio  with  silver  and  enamel  Russian  Royal  double¬ 
headed  eagle  surmounted  by  crown.  From  the  Alexander  Palace  in  Tsarskoye 
Selo,  Library  of  Nicholai  II. 

No.  4504 — White  Jewel  Box,  richly  decorated  with  finely  chased  silver.  This 
was  presented  to  the  Czar  on  the  occasion  of  the  300th  Anniversary  of  the 
Rule  of  the  Romanoff  Family  in  1913- 

No.  4507 — White  leather  album  embossed  in  gold,  presented  to  Czar  Nicholas  II. 
By  the  13th  Hussar  Regiment  named  for  Wilhelm  II  of  Prussia.  Inside  are 
hand  painted  water-colors  of  the  banners  of  the  regiment.  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4508 — Leather  and  silk  portfolio  with  silver  plaque  of  presentation 
inscribed  to  the  Czarevitch  Alexis.  His  book  plate  is  inside.  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4512 — Blue  silk  portfolio  with  etched  silver  mounting  in  four  corners. 
In  the  center  is  a  glass  covered  watercolor  of  the  Russian  Royal  double¬ 
headed  eagle  framed  in  same  etched  silver.  From  Alexander  Palace  in 
Tsarskoye  Selo. 

No.  4517 — Carved  Mahogany  Bread  and  Salt  Plates  of  Nicholas  II.  Inscribed 
Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4519 — Blue  plush  bible  with  gold  on  silver  mountings  with  four  miniatures 
painted  on  mother-of-pearl  on  the  cover,  one  in  each  corner.  These  minia¬ 
tures  represent  from  left  to  right  “The  Madonna  and  Child,  Jesus  Christ, 
St.  Nicholas  and  St.  Alexander.”  The  cover  is  inscribed  as  follows:  “I  am 
truth,  life,  the  Way,”  and  “Be  of  Stout  heart,  believe  in  God,  believe  in 
Me.”  The  back  is  inscribed:  “No  one  can  have  more  than  love”  and  “Be 
firm  in  Faith,  be  Manly,  fortify  yourself  with  love  and  you  will  be  re¬ 
warded.”  On  the  binding  is  the  inscription  “New  Testament.”  This  bible 
was  presented  to  Alexander  II  and  comes  from  the  Winter  Palace. 


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No.  4526 — Enamal  and  gold  on  silver  easter  egg  (opens),  Bearing  the  insignia 
which  means  “Christ  has  arisen”  From  the  children’s  half  of  the  Alexander 
Palace. 

No.  4531 — Green  leather  portfolio  box  in  the  shape  of  a  book.  The  sides  and 
decorations  made  of  silver.  On  the  cover  is  the  monogram  of  “NTI”  sur¬ 
mounted  by  crown,  in  solid  gold.  The  album  was  ordered  from  the  Court 
Jeweler  Faberge,  whose  hallmark  it  bears.  The  inside  is  silk-lined.  From 
the  Library  of  Nicholai  II.  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  4543 — Icon,  portraying  St.  Nicholas  holding  the  Bible;  with  silvergilt  and 
enamel  inlay  frame  of  the  most  unusual  chasing  and  workmanship.  From  the 
private  chapel  of  the  late  Czar  Nicholas  II,  in  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  H-4552 — Leather  box — containing  two  cups  and  saucers,  1  hot  water  pot, 
one  coffee  pot,  cream  pitcher,  sugar  bowl  and  tray.  Alex  II.  Anitchvov 
Palace.  Inventory  No.  7940. 

No.  H-4549 — Set  in  case — twelve  cups  and  saucers,  hot  water  pot,  tea  pot, 
cream  pitcher  and  sugar  bowl,  all  with  covers — Pictures  illustrate  Russian 
Fables.  Museum  Inventory  Number  Anitchvov  Palace  7937.  Russian 
Imperial  Factory — Alexander  II. 

No.  H-4600 — Solitaire  set  of  Alexander  II — consisting  of  one  cup  and  saucer, 
one  teapot  with  cover,  one  creamer  and  one  sugar  bowl  with  cover  and  one 
tray  in  oak  and  velvet  case.  Magnificently  decorated  in  Boucher  style. 
Museum  Inventory  number  of  Anitchkvov  Palace  7927 — Russian  Imperial 
Factory,  Alexander  II. 

Icons  Collection  of  Czarina  Alexandra 

No.  4600— Icon — The  Tichvinsk  Madonna  and  Christ.  Bulogova  School  17th 
Century. 

No.  H-4601 — Icon — 16th  Century.  House  of  God. 

No.  H-4602 — Icon — all  the  Saints  Moscow  School.  16th  Century. 

No.  4603 — Icon — The  Baptism.  Metal  Trappings.  17th  Century. 

No.  H-4603 — Icon— Prophet  Elias  in  Cave.  Enamel  on  copper.  Early  18th 
Century. 

No.  H-4604 — Icon — Christ,  Madonna  and  Selected  Saints.  Early  18th  Century. 

No.  H-4605 — Icon — St.  George  and  The  Dragon.  Northern  School.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4606—lcon — Field  Altar.  15  panels — folding  with  brass  mountings.  Early 
18th  Century. 

No.  H-4607 — Icon — Christ  on  throne,  flanked  by  Madonna  and  St.  Nicholas, 
dated  1809 — gold  on  silver  mounting,  finely  chased. 

No.  H-4608 — Icon — Christ  and  Madonna  and  Selected  Saints.  Moscow  School. 
Gold  on  silver  mounting,  finely  chased.  Dated  1787. 

No.  H-4609 — Icon — “Petchersky  Madonna,”  early  19th  Century.  Gold  with 
silver  mounting,  heavily  chased  with  Saints  Anthony  and  Theodore. 

No.  H-4610 — Icon — Head  of  Christ.  Metal  mounting  and  semi-precious  stones. 
17th  Century. 


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No.  H-4612 — Icon — “Achtirsky  Madonna,”  end  18th  Century.  With  gilt 
bronze  mounting,  heavily  chased  with  double-headed  eagle  on  lower 
border. 

No.  H-4613 — Icon— Birth  of  Christ.  Silver  mounting.  Moscow  School.  18th 
Century. 

No.  H-4614 — Icon — Selected  Saints  and  Nativity.  Silver  mounting.  17th  Century. 

No.  H-4615A — Icon — Saint  John.  Moscow  School.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4615B — Icon— Madonna.  Moscow  School.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4617 — Icon — Birth  of  Christ.  Moscow  School.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4618—lcon — Madonna  with  St.  John  and  St.  Nicholas.  17th  Century. 
Gold  on  silver  mounting. 

No.  H-4619 — Icon — Madonna  and  the  Guardian  Angel.  17th  Century.  Yaro¬ 
slavsky  School. 

No.  H-4620— Icon — Madonna,  Christ  and  Selected  Saints.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4621 — Icon — St.  Dimitri.  Northern  School.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4622 — Icon — Christ,  St.  John  and  The  Angels.  17th  Century. 

No.  H-4623 — Icon — Entrance  of  Madonna  in  the  Temple.  16th  Century. 

No.  H-4624 — Icon — 16th  Century.  "Ascension.”  Moscow  School. 

No.  H-4623,  pair  to  No.  H-4624 — Icon — Resurrection  of  St.  Lazarus,  16th  Century. 
Moscow  School. 

No.  H-5000 — Coral  and  Gold  Bracelet.  Russian  18th  Century.  From  children’s 
half  of  the  Alexander  Palace. 

No.  C-5044 — “Kersunsky  Madonna.”  18th  Century. 

No.  C-5055 — Icon — “Our  Lady  of  Vladimir.”  17th  Century. 

No.  05067 — Icon — Our  Saviour  Pantocrator.  17th  Century. 

No.  C-5091 — Icon — “The  Three  Saints,  Gurius,  Samon  and  Abib”  —  16th 
Century. 

No.  C-5100 — Icon — “The  Presentation  of  Christ.”  17th  Century. 

No.  EN-5120 — Icon — Deisis  “Our  Saviour.”  17th  Century. 

No.  05120 — Icon — Madonna  and  Child.  Russian,  18th  Century. 

No.  X-5120 — Icon — Deisis  St.  John.  17th  Century. 

No.  05130 — Icon — Russian.  17th  Century  . (Restored. )”Descent  from  the  Cross.” 

No.  C-5133 — Icon — Early  18th  Century.  “Presentation  of  Christ  to  the  Temple.” 

No.  C-5138 — Icon — Russian,  17th  Century.  “Epiphany.” 


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